Hungarian Potato and Meat Dish
A comforting and flavorful Hungarian dish featuring tender potatoes, savory ground beef, and a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe is both satisfying and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 glass of milk 100 milliliters
- 1/4 cup butter 30 grams
- 1.1 pounds of potatoes 500 grams
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Garlic chopped
- Oil for sautéing
- 1 onion chopped
- Rosemary to taste
- 0.5 pounds of ground beef 250 grams
- 1 bunch of spring onions chopped
- 1/2 glass of butter 60 grams
- 1 glass of cream 200 milliliters
- 1 bunch of parsley chopped
- Nutmeg to taste
- Flour for coating
- 2 glasses of sunflower oil 400 milliliters, for frying
Instructions
- Preparing the Base: Eggs and Milk
- Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl.
- Add a pinch of salt and black pepper.
- Pour in half a glass of milk and whisk until well combined.
- Adding Flavor: Spices and Herbs
- Mix in oregano, chopped garlic, and a touch of rosemary.
- Cooking the Ground Beef:
- Heat oil in a pan and sauté chopped onions until translucent.
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart while cooking until browned.
- Incorporating Fresh Ingredients:
- Wash and finely chop the spring onions.
- Melt 1/2 glass of butter in a separate pan and sauté the spring onions.
- Adding Cream and Parsley:
- Pour in the cream and stir gently to combine.
- Add chopped parsley for freshness and color.
- Final Seasoning:
- Grate a small amount of nutmeg into the mixture.
- Sprinkle black pepper to taste.
- Frying the Mixture:
- Heat sunflower oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Coat the potato and meat mixture with flour.
- Fry on both sides until golden brown and crispy.
Notes
- Pair with a fresh salad or crusty bread.
- For variations, add bell peppers or zucchini.
- Experiment with different herbs like thyme or dill for a unique flavor.